Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,893, 331,339.50 and 54,681
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 220,893, 331,339.50 and 54,681 is: 82,021.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,893 : 331,339.50 = 54,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,893/331,339.50 = 54,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,893x = 331,339.50 × 54,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,893x = 18,117,975,199.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,117,975,199.50/220,893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,021.50
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